"To be honest, you weren't my first choice. But after witnessing your actions today, I saw a reflection of my younger self. I'm not sure how other supervisors view you, but as someone under my department, I'd rate your performance here over the years as an A."
Hearing this, Natalie couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion.
Lacking influential connections, she had often been the subject of gossip due to her appearance when she first entered the workforce. Male colleagues who failed to win her favor would belittle her behind her back. While she had encountered kindness from some coworkers, the hurtful remarks always seemed to linger longer.
"Keep up the good work. I'll be evaluating your future performance with the strictest standards. The position is there; it's up to you to earn it."
